INDIA bloc rally: 4,000 cops, CAPF to be deployed
New Delhi has announced plans to deploy more than 4,000 police personnel and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) companies for the upcoming INDIA bloc rally at Ramlila Maidan on Sunday. The venue will be divided into 14 zones, with over 200 CCTV cameras installed for surveillance purposes. The police have made extensive arrangements for security and traffic management, anticipating around 50,000 attendees.
Police Commissioner Anurag Kumar inspected the security measures on Saturday, accompanied by senior officers. The deployment will cover both the route to the venue and the Ramlila Maidan itself. CAPF companies, called in earlier this month due to ongoing protests, have been extended for the third time until November 16. Additional measures include drone surveillance, body-worn cameras, a control room for monitoring, and anti-riot vehicles.
Entry will be regulated through designated gates, with security checks for attendees. Traffic personnel will monitor key intersections, with diversions implemented while pedestrian movement remains unrestricted. Police have requested organizers to share details of invitees, volunteers, and buses, while also monitoring crowd formation and entry points.
Traders in nearby areas have expressed concerns over potential disruptions to business due to the large gathering and traffic restrictions.
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